- Primary Subject: The potential series revival of The Muppet Show following the 2026 Disney+ anniversary special
- Key Update: This explores the renewal status and potential for a full series revival following the record-breaking debut of the special.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: February 6, 2026
- Quick Answer: While a full series isn't officially confirmed, the special’s #1 trending status and critical acclaim make a 2026 revival highly likely.
With the release of The Muppet Show special on Disney+ this week, fans have been wondering what's next and whether they should expect more installments.
The beloved Jim Henson characters are back on the small screen with a new TV special that revives the original variety series from the late '70s. It is part of the franchise's 50th anniversary celebration. Fans are hoping that this will lead to more specials in the future or a full-time revival series for the new generation.
What's Next for The Muppet Show After the Disney+ Special?
So far, Disney+ has not shared any plans for The Muppet Show after the special.
However, when the project was developed, it was intended to be a backdoor pilot for a potential revival of The Muppet Show. It's an effort to revive the franchise on the small screen and recapture the spirit of what made us love Kermit the Frog and the gang in the first place.
If the special proves to be a viewership success, Disney+ will likely give a series order for the revival, with more episodes and celebrity guests joining the Muppets.
As of this writing, The Muppet Show special is still ranked #1 in the Top 10 Movies on Disney+ U.S., which is promising since it indicates strong viewership. If the buzz continues in the next few days, a series order might be guaranteed.
Critics have also been praising The Muppet Show special, as it currently has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 97%. The critical consensus noted that the "spirited return to The Muppet Show's roots is clever, earnest, and feels exactly right."
If fans love to see more of The Muppet Show in the future, they need to watch or rewatch it on Disney+ as soon as possible.
What is The Muppet Show Special About?
In The Muppet Show special, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic, groundbreaking original series, which aired from 1976 to 1981.
Keeping with the tradition of their classic variety show, the iconic Muppet characters return to television for the first time in over 4 decades with brand-new music, comedy sketches, and a whole lot of backstage chaos as they reintroduce themselves to longtime fans and a new generation of audiences alike.
Sabrina Carpenter, Seth Rogen, and Maya Rudolph were the celebrity guests in the special. Carpenter and Rogen also served as executive producers.
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